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Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Full-time in Commack, New York

Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs, and on-site dialysis. Sharing the campus is Gurwin’s Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner Residences), our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens) and our Certified and Licensed Home Health Agencies.

Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a full time Physical Therapy Assistant who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents. You will be scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associate degree from an approved PTA program or licensure.

  • Two years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant preferred and 1 year geriatric experience preferred.

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant provides treatments to the resident to assist them in restoring their highest level of functioning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides treatments to the resident in accordance with the goals and plan set by the Physical Therapist.

  • Modifies or adjusts treatment within the limits of the plan of care based upon resident’s reactions. Progresses treatment under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

  • Independently organizes a caseload that reflects the department’s productivity standard.

  • Maintains appropriate record keeping in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.

  • Participates in the In-service and Continuing Education Programs of the Rehabilitation Department.

  • Acts as Clinical Instructor, providing education and supervision to PTA students.

  • Maintains a working knowledge of job duties and departmental policies and procedures. Makes recommendations for revisions.

  • Actively participates in the departmental Performance Improvement Program.

  • Assists in the planning, development or revision of programs within the Rehabilitation Department.

We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

· Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option. Includes:

o Fitness Reimbursement Program

o Wellness discounts

· Dental Insurance through MetLife

· Vision Insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (EyeMed)

· Accrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify

· Flexible Spending Account – Medical and/or Dependent Care

· Long term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee)

· Life Insurance – value is equal to employee’s annual salary (no cost to employee)

· National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee)

· Childcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack and Mid-Island YJCC, Plainview

· Tax deferred annuity plan – employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution / employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting)

· Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

· Sign-on bonus for specified clinical positions

· Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions

· Starbuck’s café on-site

· Staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing

· Employee perks including holiday gift cards, System-wide annual BBQ and Winter Celebrations, meals, treats and other theme related staff events

· Other discounts and added value for employees from outside corporations including BJs membership discount, BethpageFCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts and more!

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